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Orkney Islands Council reintroduced the first hour free in car parks around the county this week.

The fourth Annual Performance Report 2019/2020 for the Orkney Integration Joint Board has outlined significant highlights over the past year, while detailing key challenges and priorities moving forward.

Orkney’s unpaid carers - described as the county’s “unsung heroes” – are being encouraged to access emotional, practical and financial support services available to them.

This week sees the release of the mid-point review consultation of the Local Housing Strategy 2017 – 2022.

Four young people from Orkney have shared their experiences at a national political level on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on career and employment opportunities.

North Isles residents are encouraged to return postal votes as soon as possible to ensure they arrive in time for the by-election on Thursday October 1.

The waste team will be collecting, for the week beginning 28 September, metals and cans in the kerbside recycling.

The chance to take a virtual tour of buildings across Orkney is on offer this weekend.

As from Wednesday 23 September, people aged 60 and over will be able to apply for their National Entitlement Card (NEC) online.

Householders and companies in Orkney will be able to donate their unwanted electricals via a new collection service to support Restart Orkney, a local charity.